Rasma Raisters
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My passions are writing and creating poetry. I write for several sites online and have four themed blogs on Wordpress. Please follow me on Twitter.
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A Splash of Color on Canvas
Various different styles of painting and various art movements have focused on the use of colors in different lightings, contrasts, and intensities. The best artists have managed to mesmerize their viewers with arrays of brilliant and shining colors to draw attention to their artworks.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Art
Capital Cities of Africa Niamey
Take a stroll through the Old Town of Niamey. You can see impressive traditional architecture. Soak up the rich history of the city and see the lovely mud-brick buildings. Many structures have colorful murals that add life and vibrancy to the streets. Here you can explore shope and local markets with traditional goods.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Wander
Awesome Power Ballads
"Every Rose Has Its Thorn" is a power ballad by the American glam metal band Poison. It was released in 1988 as the third single from their album Open Up and Say Ahh! It became the band's signature song, This is their only number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also charted on the Mainstream Rock chart. It is at number seven on MTV and VH1 Top 25 Power Ballads.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Beat
Strolling Through Beautiful Castles Sweden
Drottingholm has been the royal family's residence since 1981. The Swedish King and Queen call it home along with their family. The palace was built by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder by commission of Queen Hedvig Eleonora.The majority of the castle is open to the public. It is on UNESCO's World Heritage list.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Wander
Greek Mythology on Canvas
The Birth of Venus Sandro Botticelli Italian artist Sandro Botticelli was among the more prominent artists from the early Italian Renaissance era. His creations were mostly based on Christian religion but also was inspired by Greek mythology. This artwork is among his best-known paintings. It depicts the goddess Venus aka Aphrodite in Greek mythology coming out of the sea. Other Greek or Roman gods or goddesses can be seen on either side of Aphrodite. These include the wind god, Zephyr.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Art
The Jazzy World of Louis
American jazz musician, trumpeter, and singer Louis Armstrong was born in 1901 and grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. At a young age he learned to play the cornet and in his teen learned music by listening to the pioneer jazz artists of the day among them the leading New Orleans cornetist, King Oliver. He played in marching and jazz bands.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Beat
Strolling Through Beautiful Castles Norway
Akerchus Castle in the capital Oslo serves the present-day government. The castle was built by King Hakon V in 1299 and used as a prison. Connected to the castle is a church and a museum. Displayed here are relics from Medieval times, WW II relics, and information about Swedish attacks.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Wander
